Hello, my name is Alicia J. Hamilton. I have been practicing massage now for 4 years. I graduated from Owensboro School of Massage in 2007. I am a professional member of the AMTA, Licensed by the State of Kentucky and I have passed the National Certification Boards for Therapeutic Massage.

I love my job and one of my goals as a Massage Therapist is to let people know that massage is more than a luxury, it is a healthy, good thing you can do for yourself. Please read in the "Services & Rates" part of my website for details on the modalities of massage I offer.  If you have any questions or would like an appointment, feel free to contact me at 270-570-0177 or at 270-685-9020 Ext 118. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

My Policies

 

Massage therapy is useful for a variety of pain, injury and tension problems, but does not address serious medical conditions.  After massaging a client depending on his or her condition, I may refer them to a specializing physician in the area of their issues for treatment if there is a possible need for a more specialized treatment.

 

Who Can Benefit 

 

Massage therapy is successful in working with problems related to excess tension build up, chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries. In addition to working with pain and tension problems in the neck, back, ankle, knee, shoulder and so forth. Massage therapy is very effective with people who suffer from chronic headaches, insomnia and problems with fatigue.

 

Massage Therapy can also be very beneficial for pregnant women and is often used as an adjunct to certain medical conditions on the recommendation of a physician. Some of the issues that massage therapy is used to treat during pregnancy include high blood pressure, anxiety or stress.

 

Client / Practitioner Expectations

 

The first session will begin with an interview and health history. I will go over your client health form if I have questions pertaining to your health history.  Keep in mind that privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Clients may leave their underwear on if they wish. During the session, clients will be covered and draped with sheets and towels, only uncovering the body part being worked on at that particular time. The genitals are NEVER exposed or massaged.

 

Massage sessions may start with the client lying face up or face down depending on the purpose of the session. If the session focuses on a particular injury, that part of the body is focused on first. For a regular stress-reduction session, the back is worked on first, followed by the glutes, and  legs, and then the client will turn over and then the face will be worked on followed by the scalp, neck, hands, arms, legs and ending with the feet. Clients can request for certain parts of the body to be or not to be worked on and are encouraged to discuss this at the beginning of the session.

During massage sessions, clients are encouraged to relax and inform me if anything makes them uncomfortable whether it be physically or psychologically. Talking may possibly occur during the session, but will be kept to a minimum because the massage session may take a good deal of concentration. If something feels uncomfortable at anytime during the session, please speak up immediately for I will want to know as soon as possible.

Soreness may occur after a massage takes place and can last for up to 2 days after the session. Be sure to notify me immediately if you experience soreness that lasts more that 2 days.